Diagnosis Flashcards
How to make a dx of Migrains w/o aura
2:
-unilateral
-pulsating
-mod/sever
-avoidance of activity
1:
-N/V
-photo/phonaphobia
how to make dx of migraines w/aura
only have to have 2 HA with clear aura descritpion
when is prophylatic migrane meds used
with 4+ migrains per mo
Mainstay of migrane prevention
-lifestyle mods
-BBlockers
Prophylactic migrane meds
-bblockers
-trycyclic antidepressants
-topamax
-depakote
Go to abortive migraine tx
-asa
-tylenol
-caffine
then triptans
Inflammatory markers of are elevated with temporal arteritis
crp and esr
How to treat temporal arteritis
long term steroids 1-2 yrs
symptoms typically resolve quick
Prophylatic drug for cluster HA
verapamil
cluster HA attack abortives
-High flow O2
-imitrex
A thunder clap headache is often associated with
stroke
what are some residual SE of TIA
-paralysis
-aphasia
Treatment for bells palsy
-steroid within 72hrs
-antivirals
-eye ointment
What type of tremor is present with parkinson
resting
when do essential tremmors occur
-occurs with intent
treatment of essential tremors
-bblockers
-regular physical activity
Why is ropinirol useful in parkinson
useful for tremors
SE of consussion
-HA
-Dizziness
-confusion
-sleepiness/lethargy
treatment for mild concussions
-decrease screen time
-rest
-slowly return to activity
potential complications of severe concussions
-hypoxia
-internal bleeding
-death
when is MS frequently dx
20-40yo
pts with MS are at an increased risk of
trigeminal neuralga
how to treat MS
-specialist- DMARDs
S/S of MS
-muscle weakness
-balance issues
-incontinence
-vision complaints (often presenting symptom)
what causes meninigitis
-bacterial
parasite
-virus
S/S of meningitis
-flu like at first (fever, fatigue, body aches)
Then get much sicker:
-confusion
-difficulty walking
-skin rashes
-vomiting.anorexia
-c/o severe HA
-stiff neck
Compications of meningitis
-seizures
-hearing loss
-memory issues
-learning issues
-shock/death
how to dx meningitis
-lumbar puncture (WBC and bacteria in fluid)
absence seizures common in
kids (often accused of daydreaming)
how to dx absence seizures
eeg but hard to catch
S/S of absence seizures
look off and blankly stare for 20-30s or eye flutter
Tx of absence seizure
-outgrow
Tonic clonic seizure
grandmal
tonic phase
stiffening
clonic phase
jerking
how long do grandmals last
3 mins
(911 if longer than 5)
SNRI examples
-duloxetine
-venlafaxine
SSRI examples
-fluoxetine
-praoxetine
-sertraline
Fluoxetine
-jittery
-long half life
paroxetine
-sedating
-jittery
escitalopram
-quick
-good for anxiety
sertraline
-good for elderly (low SE)
three categories of insomnia
transient <1w
Short term 2-3mo
chronic 3mo+
Non-benzo sleep meds
-ambien
-lunesta
benzo sleep med
xanax
non-modifiable HTN risks
-old
-black
-male
-family hx
S/S HA
-fatigue
-HA
-Vision changes
Normal BP AHA
<120/80
Elevated BP AHA
120-129/<80
Stage one BP AHA
130-139/80-89
Stage two AHA
140+/90+
Goal AHA
<130/80
What are three microvascular complications with HTN
-retinopathy
-nephropathy
-neuropathy
groups that benefit from statins
-high ASCVD risk
-Prior cardiac event
-LDL >190
-DM
-40-75yo
low intensity stating
-pravastatin
-simvastatin
What will CK/CR be in rhabdo
5-10x normal
what causes atypical PNE or “walking pne”
mycoplasma (milder but more persistant)
what causes typical pne
streptococcus PNE
avoid what when treating pne
cough suppresants (expectorants ok)
When to FU pne
8w FU CXR
what is >10 on the CAT assessment
significant daily disruption due to COPD
Group A
CAT <10
0-1 exacerbations
Group A tx
ONE bronchodialator
-SABA- albuterol
or
-LABA- Formoterol
Groub B
CAT >10
0-1 exacerbations
groub B tx
LABA or LAMA (tiotropium)
group c
CAT <10
Many exacerbations
group c tx
LAMA (tiotropium)
(could also do LABA+LAMA)
Group D
Cat >10
Many exacerbations
group d tx
LABA plus LAMA
REFER to PULM
mild COPD exacerbation treatment
-saba
moderate COPD exacerbation treatment
SABA + abx/steroids (macrolide or tetracycline)
Severe COPD exacerbation treatment
admit
Fev1 of >80
intermittent or mild persistnt
fev1 60-80
moderate
fev1 <60
severe (refer)
step 1
FEV1 >80%
Symptoms <2x/mo
ICS-LABA PRN
step 2
Fev1 >80%
symptoms >2x/mo but not daily
ICS daily
Step 3
FEV160-80
symptoms most days NA x1weekly
ICS LABA daily or ICS w/LTRA (singular)
Step 4
Fev1<60
Refer
Medium ddose ICS daily
who is SLE most common in
women of child bearing age 15-45
symptoms of SLE
vague
-fatigue
-joint pain
-mental fog
11 criteria of which 4 must be present for SLE
-malar rash
-discoid rash
-photosensitivity
-oral/nasal ulcers
-arthritis
-cardio/pulm complaints
-renal complaints
-neuro complaints
-immuno disorders
-+ ANA
-heme disorders
what do we need to watch for with lupus
proteinuria
intital old folk levothyroxine dose
12.5-25
initial adult levothyroxine dose
25/50
What is myxedma coma
Severe hypothyroid emergency
s/s of myxedma coma
-low temp
-swelling
-confusion
-lethargy
-difficulty breathing
-coma/death
Which medication can precipitate myxedma coma
-lithium
-amiodarone
hyperthyroidism complications
-heart disease/hf
-osteoporosis
-infertility
S/S of thyroid storm
-hyperthermia
-tachy
-HTN
cause of thyroid storm in hyperthyroidism
-infection, trauma, radioactive iodine
starting metformin dose
500
dialysis at what gfr
<15
BUN is affected by
-hydration and liver
normal HBG
12-18
normal HCT
36-54%
causes of iron deficiency in kids <1yr
cows milk
how is hep b transmitted
-blood
-semen
-body fluid
s/s of hep b
-abdominal pain
-fatigue
-dark urine
-nausea
-jaundice
hep b tx
-often resolves on own but can be chronic
PrEP
-prevention meds
PEP
post-exposure meds
gold standard HIV screening
HIV1/HIV2 antigen antibody immunoassay
(alsa and western blot old)
normal CD4 count
500-1600
CD4 to start antivirals
350 or less
Diagnostic aides CD4
200 or less
macrocytic anemias are always
normochormic
where is malaria found
tropical warm african counteries
how is malaria spread
inscect bites
s/s of malaria
-fever
-fatigue
-HA
-malaise
-joint aches
-n/v
-INCREASED BILI
treatment for active malaria infection
-chloroquine
-malarone
Prevention malaria med
-atovaquone/proguanil (malarone)
-Cloroquine
How is chloroquine taken
weekly
How is Malarone taken
daily
Which malaria drug is ok in pregnancy
chloroquine
Issue with chloroquine
doesnt work on all tipes of malaria
issue with malarone
harsh on kidneys
how to dx malaria
blood test (parasitic)
HOw long is malaria incubation period
6-18 days
GERD s/s
-sore throat
-regurgitation
-cough
-chest pain
risk factors for GERD
-smoking
-obesity
-pregnancy
-aging
two types of PUD
-doudenal
-gastric
causes of PUD
-NSAID overuse
-H. pylori
aggrivating factors
-stress
-smoking
-alcohol
s/s of doudenal ulcer
-pain RELIEVED by eating
-pain occurs 1-3hrs after eating
s/s of gastric ulcer
pain is increased by eating
best way to dx h.pylori
fecal antigen is best
other ways to dx h.pylori
-urea breath test (easy and cheap but must stop h2/ppi for 2weeks)
-Serum antibody test (will be positive if you have ever had it)
how to treat PUD if no by h. pylori
H2 or PPI
causes of pancreatitis
-alcoholism
-gallstones (block CBD)
-Increased Ca+ levels
-Increased triglycerides
s/s of pancreatitis
-LUQ pain worse when supine
-significant n/v
pancreatitis tx
-Treat cause
-Allow pancrease to rest (NPO)
-manage symptoms (pain meds, abx, fluids)
most common cause of gastroenteritis
viral
S/S of gastroenteritis
-n/v
-diarrhea
-abd pain
-wt loss
-s/s dehydration
Tx of gastroenteritis
-FLUIDS
-Antiemetics
-antidiarrheals
-BRAT diet
labs for gastroenteritis
-CBC
-CMP
-UA
-STool studies if lingering (occult, cultur, cdiff, ova)
Causes of bacterial gastroenteritis
-salmonella
-shigella
-e. colli
-campylobacter
TX of bacterial gastroenteritis
-Fluoroquinolone
or
-Macrolide
Gardia tx
metronidazole
stage one kidney
kidney damage with normal function
GFR >90
Stage 2 kidney
mild loss of function
GFR 60-89
two asymptomatic kidney stages
1 and 2 CKD
Stage 3 kidney
mod-sever loss of function
GFR 39-59
Stage 5 CKD
end stage with no urine
GFR <15
Stage 4 kidney
severe function loss
GFR 15-29
tx of endometriosis
-ocp (decreases growth of endo tissue)
-Meds
-Surgery (removal of endo tissue)
symptoms of endometriosis
-debilitating peroids
-irregular cramping
-heavy flow
-anemia
-
causes of endometriosis
-Mostly unknonw
-Retrograde menstruation
-surgery (c’s, hyster)
-immune disorders
complications of endometriosis
-infertility
-increased ovarian and enometrial cancer rates
Rotterdam criteria for PCOS dx
-anovulation
-increased androgen levels
-multiple cysts
S/S PCOS
-acne
-hirsutism
-acanthosis nigricans
-irregular periods
-wt gain
Tx of PCOS
-healty lifestyle choice
-OCP
-metformin
-spirnolactone (suppress androgens)
complications of PCOS
-DM
-hyperlipidemia
-HTN
-Increased endometrial CA risk
when and how often mammograms
-start at 50-74yo q2yrs
-Not reccomended past 74
most common cause of breast lumps
fibrocytic breasts
Most common cause of fibrocytic breasts
menstrual cyclet
tx of fibrocytic breasts
-OCT pain meds
-US
-Reassess after peroid
S/S of fibrocytic breasts lumps
-firm
-tender/sore
-movableR
risks for breast CA
-No kids/no breastfeeding
-sedentary lifestyle
-age
-genetics
S/S breast CA
-fixed painless lumps
-dimpling
-read flakey nipples
-discharge
average age menstrual cycle
12yo
primary amenorrhea
no peroid start by age 15
secondary amenorrhea
-pregnancy
-underlying causes
what is primary dysmenorrhea
no underlying cause
what is secondary dysmenorrhea
-cause such as endometriosis or STIs
who has dysmenorrhea at higher rates
teens in their first year of peroids
tx of dysmenorrhea
-NSAIDS
-Hormonal OCP
normal size of prostate
walnut
when does BPH usually start
after 50yo
What issue do we sometimes see with BPH
bacterial overgrowth in bladder (UTI)
what other tests are indicated for prostatitis
-STI
-urine culture
S/S prostatitis
-pelvic/abd pain
-dysuria
-nocuturia
-urgency/frequency
Treatment for prostatitis
-treat STI
-Levoquin
-bactrim
average age prostate CA
66
risk factors for prostate CA
-age
-black
-family hx
Average age for testicular CA
-young-middle age
s/s of testicular CA
-firm, fixed painless nodule
s/s of a vericocele
-asymptomatic
-bag of worms
what is blanitis
swelling and irritation of the glans penis
cause of blanitis
candida most common
risk factors for blanitis
-uncircumsized
-poor hygine
-DM
s/s blanitis
-erythema
-itching
-pain
-discharge
tx for blanitis
-topical antifungal
-culture
what is peyronie’s disease
curvature of penis as a result of fiborous scar tissue (trauma)
S/S of peyronies disease
-painful erection
tx for peyronies
uro referral (verapamil injection)
risk factor for priapism
sickle cell anemia
what can allopurinol do long term
bone marrow suppression -get CBC
kyphosis is a late sign of what
osteoporosis
what does the ACL do
-stabalizes knee with rotational movement
what does the meniscus do
-stabalize knee
-lubricate joint
s/s of meniscus tear
“pop” and “lock”
-able to finish game
-delay in swelling over 24 hoursq
s/s of ACL tear
-pain occurs after “pop” in less than 1 hour
what labs will be elevated with RA
-RF
-ESR
tx of RA
-rhuma referral
—-DMARDs
risk factors for fibromyalgia
-women
-middle aged
-lupus
-RA
most common cause of infant dealth
-birth defects
most comon cause of kid death
1-4=drowning
teens=MVA
Trust v/s mistrust
infants-18mo
knowing needs will be met by caregiver
autonomy vs shame
age 3-4
test boundaries,
making choices,
sense of control
initiative vs guilt
3-5
learn place in world
asks questions
friendships develope
industry vs inferiority
12
comparing self to peers
examining skills
likes/dislikes
identity vs role confusion
teens/college
“who am i?”
intimacy vs isolation
searching for mate/village
identity development
generativity vs stagnation
older adults
need to give back to others
integrity vs dispare
being proud of life
when do babs return to birth weight
2w
roll over
2mo
tooth eruption
6mo
unilateral hand skill
9mo
1-2 mo vax
polio
hib
pne
rota
dtap
birth vaccine
hep b
6mo vax
flu
age for HPV
as early as 9 but 11 is ideal
which strains hpv
16/18
warts-6-11
when will hemangiomas resolve
by age 4
s/s of jaundice in infants
-fussiness
-poor feeding
tx varicella-
avoid scratching
antypyretics
callomine lotion/oat baths
what can kawaski lead to
aquired heart disease
when do molloscum contagiosum resolve
by self in 6-12mo
what makes atopic derm worse
-cold
-stress
what is scarlatina
the scarlet fever (strep throat) rash
-sandpaper maculopapular rash
tx scarlatina
amoxicillin!
when would you see palatine petiachea
-strep
when will blocked tear ducts self resolve
4-6mo
warm compresses/massage
common pathogen for AOM
-strep pne
tx of otitis externa
ofloxacin gtts
cortisporin gtts
common cause of OExterna
psudomoniasis argulosa
when do we start kid BP checks
- birth
-routinely until 3yoa
when is fystic fibrosis commonly diagnosed
prior to age 2
s/s of CF
-frequent infections
-thick productive cough
-wt loss
-foul/greasy stool
-dyspnea
-salty skin
dx CF
-sweat chloride test
-genetic testing
tx of RSV
supportive
-antipyretics
-fluids
-monitor RR
s/s croup
BARKY COUGH
stridor
fever
tx for croup
-dexamethasone
when to send croup to ED
-with stridor or severe dyspnea
how long are kids contageous with pertussis
2w
s/s epiglottitis
-difficulty breathing/swallowing
-stridor.muffled voice
-leaning forward and DROOLING
xray with epiglottitis
“thumbprint sign”
cause of epiglottitis
HIB
what is encopresis
Fecal incont. after successful potty training
causes of encopresis
-holding it causing colon to enlarge and desensitize
mgt of encopresis
-retrain colon
-fluids, diet, exercise, stool softners
when should cryptorchidism self resolve
6mo
cryptorchidism most common in
premies
s/s vesicouretral reflux
frequent UTI or pylo
what is a nephroblastoma
“wilms tumor”
form of renal CA
s/s of nephroblastoma
-small abdominal mass that does NOT cross the midline
what to do if s/s wilms tumor
-DO NOT PALPATE HARD
-REFER
-us
s/s of salter-harris fx
pain
limited ROM
inflammation
swelling
what is nursemaids elbow
-radial head sublux
tx of nursemaids elbow
-closed reduction in office
risk factors for developmental dysplasia of hip
-breech
-female
-family hx
-oligohydramonisis
-1st born
when will there be s/s developmental dysplasia of hip
-birth
-up to 1yo
tx of developmental dysplasia of hip
-pavlik harness early
-closed reduction and spika cast
s/s developmental dysplasia of hip
-asymmetric gleuteal folds
-unequal leg lengths
-abnormal gait/mvt
tests for developmental dysplasia of hip
-ortolani and barlows
What is legg-galve-perthes disease
osteonecrossis of femoral head
when is typical time to find legg-galve-perthes disease
4-8yo
dx of legg-galve-perthes disease
-xray or MRI
s/s legg-galve-perthes disease
-hip pain
-limp
-positive trendelenbeurg test (cannot stand on one leg without tilting pelvis)
tx for legg-galve-perthes disease
ortho referral
what is slipped capital femoral epiphysis
when femoral head slips out and damages growth plate
s/s of slipped capital femoral epiphysis
-hip pain
-unequal leg lengths
-limp unable to bear wt
-+ trendelenburg sign
slipped capital femoral epiphysis dx
xray
when does slipped capital femoral epiphysis usually occur
-adolescents
-growth spurts
-trauma
-oesity
tx for slipped capital femoral epiphysis
ortho referral
when to refer kids with scoliosis
20 degrees plus
s/s downs
-flat face
-small lowset ears
-almont eyes
-palmar crease
what is turners
when females only have one x
what is klinefelter syndrome
when males are born with 2x’s which causes testosterone issues
s/s of klinefelters
-large head circ
-delayed milestones
-mental disabilities
what is spina bifida
neural tube doesnt close right
s/s of spina bifida
-sacral dimple or patch of hair
tx for febrile seizures
-dont treat no long term damage
when to go to ED with febrile seizures
-over 5min
Autism screening tool
M-CHAT
tx for ADHD
-<6yo CBT
-if over- meds and CBT